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Japanese economic minister steps down over church links

Japan's economic revitalisation minister stepped down on Monday after growing criticism of his failure to fully explain his ties to a church group that critics say is akin to a cult, a move that will be a blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

Japan's Epsilon rocket failed after launch - Kyodo

The Japanese space agency's Epsilon rocket failed after it was launched on Wednesday, Kyodo News and other domestic media reported.

Reuters

North Korea fires missile over Japan as prime minister dubs move 'barbaric'

Japanese authorities issued an urgent warning for people to evacuate buildings and take shelter, after the rocket fell into the Pacific Ocean.

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Japan Wrestling Legend Antonio Inoki Dies at 79

Flamboyant Japanese professional wrestler turned politician Antonio Inoki died Saturday aged 79, according to a company he founded. His death, which public broadcaster NHK said was from heart failure, brought to an end a varied life in the public eye, during which Inoki fought Muhammad Ali, fostered close personal ties…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea fires ballistic missiles in latest tests amid tension

Japanese official reported that the missiles travelled 400km (250 miles) and at a maximum altitude of 50km (30 miles).

Al Jazeera

Terrifying and powerful typhoon smashes Japan as 2 dead and 8million people evacuated

Typhoon Nanmadol, one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years, has killed at least two people, disrupted transport and forced manufacturers to suspend operations

Daily Mirror

Typhoon Batters Japan with Record Rain, Killing One

Typhoon Nanmadol brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to western Japan on Monday as one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years killed at least one person, disrupted transport and forced some manufacturers to suspend operations. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure to New York, where…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Thousands shelter as super typhoon Nanmadol hits Japan

Thousands of people took refuge in shelters in southwestern Japan on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Nanmadol churned towards the region, prompting authorities to urge over four million residents to evacuate.

Radio France Internationale

Millions in Japan told to evacuate from Typhoon Nanmadol

Authorities urge four million people on Kyushu Island to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol bears down on southern Japan.

Al Jazeera

Thousands have been evacuated as a powerful typhoon hits southern Japan

A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts and halting ground and air transportation.

WEKU

Powerful typhoon pounds southern Japan; thousands evacuated

A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan is pounding the region with strong winds and heavy rain

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuated as typhoon pounds Japan

A powerful typhoon approaching southern Japan pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain Sunday, causing blackouts, paralyzed ground and air transportation and the evacuation of thousands of people.

France 24

Why Japan is turning against a state funeral for assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

TOKYO — The upcoming state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was billed as an opportunity to stand up for democracy after his assassination on the campaign trail. It has ended up dividing the public and threatening his successor’s agenda.

Tribune News Service

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group in cyberattacks

Japan said on Wednesday it is investigating the possible involvement of a pro-Russian group after multiple government websites suffered disruptions a day earlier.

Reuters

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Japan PM Kishida COVID positive, cancels African development conference trip

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to Tunisia to attend a key conference on African development, a person close to him said on Sunday.

Reuters

Support for Japan PM's cabinet lowest since it was formed - NHK

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida slid to the lowest level since he took office last October, with voters questioning his decision to hold a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida to reshuffle cabinet as early as Aug 10 -NHK

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to reshuffle his cabinet as early as Aug. 10, public broadcaster NHK said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Car swallowed by sinkhole during raging floods leading to evacuation of 500,000

Torrential rains are battering towns and villages in Yamagata, in Japan's central Niigata, where roads are now flooded and rivers have burst their banks as officials report at least three missing people and a massive 500,000 evacuations

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Japan carried out death sentence for 2008 Akihabara mass murderer -NHK

The Japanese government carried out the death sentence of a man who went on a stabbing rampage in 2008, broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday, citing government sources.

The Independent UK

Volcanic eruption in Japan forces evacuations in 2 towns

Dozens of people have evacuated two towns in southern Japan where a volcano spewed ash and large rocks into the nighttime sky

ABC News

Sakurajima volcano erupts on Japanese island Kyushu, evacuations ordered in nearby towns

A volcano on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu erupts, sending a black ash cloud billowing high into the air.

The Guardian - AU

Japan urges ‘highest level of vigilance’ as Omicron subvariant drives record Covid surge

People in Okinawa asked to avoid non-essential outings amid new wave of infections driven by highly transmissible BA.5

Reuters

Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 - sources

Japan plans a state funeral on Sept. 27 for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death at a campaign rally this month, a government official and leading ruling party source said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Japan govt preparing to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe in autumn -NHK

The Japanese government is preparing to hold a state funeral for former prime minister Shinzo Abe this autumn, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday.

Reuters

South Korean foreign minister to visit Japan from July 18 - NHK

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to Japan from July 18 for talks, public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday.

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